The apparition of the strawman as both victim and savior is an odd but universal one.
From Jesus to Mr. Mojo Risin, magical attempts to swallow the adversary/hero (wear its skin or literally swallow (see the eucharist) to gain it's power exists in myriad forms. Snakes swallowing snakes swallowing snakes.
Understanding the source of magick is the first step to rise above its use or need.
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The apparition of the strawman as both victim and savior is an odd but universal one.
From Jesus to Mr. Mojo Risin, magical attempts to swallow the adversary/hero (wear its skin or literally swallow (see the eucharist) to gain it's power exists in myriad forms. Snakes swallowing snakes swallowing snakes.
Understanding the source of magick is the first step to rise above its use or need.